Quantum Computing vs. AI: The Next Big Thing or Just More Hype? Quantum computing is making waves in 2025, but let’s get real—will it outshine AI, or is it just another round of "next big thing" hype? Could we be staring at the "Microsoft-in-the-'80s" moment for stocks like QUBT, or is this still more sci-fi than reality? Quantum Computing: Breakthrough Coming or Just More Promises? Microsoft is already telling businesses to get "quantum-ready", which is corporate-speak for "we think something big is coming, but we’re not quite sure when." Tech insiders are buzzing about a potential breakthrough within 18 months, which could supercharge industries like finance, pharma, and energy. That’s great—if it actually happens. On the hardware front, we’ve got Google’s Willow chip and Oxford Ionics’